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Still from Anthem — Anthem (1992) — Marlon Riggs

Poster for Anthem

Anthem

English / 1992 / 9m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.71/5·1.6K ratings·547 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A collage of erotic images and a call to arms, with a feverish hip-hop energy that celebrates the lives of African American men.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 8
Included in
Race, Sex & Cinema: The World of Marlon Riggs
Position 8

Part of Box Set

The Signifyin’ Works of Marlon Riggs

#1082 Criterion Collection

Credits

Crew

DirectorMarlon Riggs

EditorChristiane Badgley

ProducerMarlon Riggs

Cast

Bernard Branner

David B. Kirkland

Anthem (1992) | Criteria